Guinea - Armed forces

The armed forces numbered about 9,700 in 2002, including 8,500 in the
army, 400 in the navy, and 800 in the air force. The army had 11
battalions with 38 T-34 and T-54 tanks among its predominantly
Soviet-made equipment. The navy had 2 craft, and the air force 8 combat
aircraft, including 4 Soviet-made MiG-21 fighters. There was a
People's Militia of 7,000 and 2,600 in the gendarmerie and
Republican Guard. Opposition forces numbered approximatley 1,800 in the
Movement of the Democratic Forces of Guinea. Defense spending in 2001
was $137.6 million or 3.3% of GDP.

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